Greetings,
Today, I listened to some of jazz singer Billie Holiday’s greatest hits while I practiced yoga. What a sweet jazzy treat! Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” led me to a book of poety by Dr. Maya Angelou. I read Angelou”s poem “Africa” during breakfast. Click on the Cinchcast audio blog below to hear me read Dr. Angelou’s poem. I also share my poem “Luxor, Egypt” which is included in my new book That Which Awakens Me.
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What does Billie Holiday’s music remind you of?
Have you ever traveled to Africa or visited a museum with African art?
Do you have a six-word memoir for today? Mine is: Poetry. Jazz. Earth. Meditation. Melodies. Mysteries.
Read a poem, listen to some jazz, and find one way to honor Mother Earth. Enjoy your day!
Peace, Creativity, Compassion, and Gratitude for the wise woman Dr. Maya Angelou,
Ananda
Ananda Leeke 